Raphinha still out as Brazil limp into the last 16

Raphinha still out, return penciled for Sunday

Raphinha has not trained since hurting his right thigh. The medical staff are treating him separately, and the earliest he returns to the pitch is Sunday, July 5 (2). That gives him a week before the round of 16. Your team just gutted out a 2–1 win over Japan without him, but the attack looked blunt for long stretches. Ancelotti needs him back.

Brazil 2–1 Japan, through, just barely

Bruno Guimarães set up the winner deep into stoppage time and finished as Cartola's top scorer on Day 19 with 12.80 points (3). Japan led through Kaishu Sano and had Brazil against the ropes (4). Matheus Cunha started up front, created little, and was pulled just past the hour (1). Ancelotti tweaked things, the comeback arrived at the death, and Brazil are into the last 16.

Germany crash out, Morocco and Paraguay advance

Germany 1–1 Paraguay and Paraguay won 4–3 on penalties (1) (3). Netherlands 1–1 Morocco and Morocco went through 3–2 on penalties, Hakimi among those celebrating (1) (3). Two big names gone before the knockout stage even begins. Your next opponent comes from the Costa do Marfim vs Norway match.

Ancelotti earns credit, Neymar stays loud

Ancelotti's in-game adjustments flipped the Japan match and Brazilian media noticed. He also crossed the pitch after the final whistle to console Japan's coach (1). Neymar has been active on social media throughout the tournament, keeping the squad in the conversation (1).